California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the fast-tracking of over 400 wildfire prevention projects across nearly 100,000 acres, expansion of prescribed and cultural burning, and release of a draft five-year action plan. - Over 400 projects fast-tracked, including 220,000 activity acres of treatments.
- Prescribed fire treatments have nearly doubled since 2021, with CAL FIRE treating nearly 20,000 acres. - Draft Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan (2026-2031) released for public comment.
- $135 million available for new prevention projects, part of over $5 billion invested since 2019. The plan aims to protect communities and restore landscapes through science-based approaches and expanded partnerships.